Converting Binary APT Data¶

Use the Binary CL Converter and the procedure below to convert binary APT CL data into ASCII low level APT tool path files.

Note: Binary APT data can also be converted via batch processing.

To convert binary CL data to ASCII APT tool path files:

Access the Binary CL Converter window: in Vericut select File tab > Convert dropdown menu > Binary CL.

You can also run this converter outside of Vericut via the "bincl2v" command file located in the Vericut "commands" directory, under the directory representing your computer type.

Type the /path /filename in the text field, or use the Browse button and use the file selection window that displays to select the Input File containing the binary CL data to convert.

Type the /path /filename in the text field, or use the Browse button and use the file selection window that displays to select the Output File to receive converted APT tool path records.

If required, Type the /path /filename in the text field, or use the Browse button and use the file selection window that displays to select the APT Table File containing the desired blocking factor and binary data to APT word table.

Choose the Input File Type that best describes the source of the binary CL data.

If cutter height is not specified in the binary CL data, enter a Minimum Cutter Height value.

By default, circular motions will be output as CIRCLE records. To output GOTOs instead of CIRCLEs, clear the Output Circles checkbox.

Click Process.

Error and informational messages from the process are sent to the Binary CL Converter window message area. The APT CL-record number (not ISN) is placed in columns 73 through 80 on each output record of the tool path. This number can be useful when using the History function to identify tool path records responsible for errors and other machine cuts. (Ref. Analysis menu > X-Caliper in the Vericut Help section, in the Vericut Help Library)

Tips:

If the output APT tool path file contains incorrect, little, or no APT record data, verify that the blocking factor is correct for the binary data. Typical blocking factors are: 512, 3228, 4628, 15476.

If the output APT tool path file has major or minor words other than expected, try editing the APT Table file to change the "Word" output for a specific APT class/subclass.